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EnerMech wins new transport infrastructure contract in Australia. August 17, 2026 EnerMech has been awarded a contract by Parklife Metro to support construction and commissioning of the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport project, Australia's newest fully automated railway. To be delivered by the EnerMech's Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions (I&I) business line, the electrical scope is focused on ensuring safe, compliant and controlled energization activities during construction and commissioning. This includes authorised isolator and high-voltage switching support along with associated permit to work and permit control officer services. The award marks another milestone for EnerMech in the Australian infrastructure sector, demonstrating its continued ability to deliver safety-critical services on complex, large-scale projects. The project will be delivered by a locally based team in Sydney, leveraging existing workforce capability and long-term regional expertise. EnerMech currently supports Transport for New South Wales through works on Metro Trains Sydney and Great River City Light Rail (Parramatta Light Rail). Like these rail projects, the award with Parklife Metro continues EnerMech's long term success in delivering construction, commissioning, 24/7 maintenance and operational support for Sydney rail infrastructure. Charles 'Chuck' Davison Jr., EnerMech Chief Executive Officer, said: "By continuing to win and successfully undertake contracts in rail infrastructure scopes, EnerMech's Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions team reinforces its position as a specialist provider of choice across the industry. "We would like to thank our colleagues at Parklife Metro for entrusting us with this latest contract, which will be delivered by our local team, which prioritises safety and efficiency to ensure that risk is reduced on often complex projects." The contract will see EnerMech deploy a specialist workforce to support safe and efficient delivery. Vasant Saith, SVP Infrastructure & Industrial Solutions at EnerMech, said: "Winning this scope on the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport project is a strong endorsement of the depth and discipline its I&I team brings to safety-critical work. "Energization and high-voltage switching during commissioning leaves no margin for error, and our local team's experience on similar scopes puts us in a strong position to support Parklife Metro through this next stage on what is a significant development for the region's economy." Site traffic information and cookies. Minteg Limited use cookies to collect and analyse information on its site`s performance and to enable the site to function. You can choose to allow all cookies by clicking 'Allow' or manage them individually by clicking 'Manage cookie preferences,' where you will also find more information.

Restoring compressor reliability through novel isopropyl alcohol (IPA) flushing technology. August 16, 2026 Overview. When contamination threatens the performance of dry gas seal systems, conventional cleaning methods may not always be enough to restore reliability. Supporting BP Baku, EnerMech developed and deployed a novel isopropyl alcohol (IPA) flushing methodology designed to remove carbon fines, graphite particles, oil residue, moisture, and other contaminants from seal gas systems. Combining specialist engineering expertise with purpose-built equipment and controlled execution, the solution enabled compressors to safely return to service, reduced the risk of seal failure, and provided a repeatable approach that improves reliability, extends asset life, and minimizes unplanned downtime. Key highlights. * Developed and deployed a novel isopropyl alcohol (IPA) flushing methodology to remove contamination from dry gas seal systems. * Successfully restored seal gas system cleanliness, supporting the safe return of critical compressors to service. * Removed carbon fines, graphite particles, oil residue, moisture, and other contaminants beyond the capability of conventional purging methods. * Applied turbulent flow flushing techniques in line with API 692 guidance to maximize contaminant removal. * Enabled compressor restart without seal replacement in multiple cases, reducing maintenance requirements and associated costs. * Improved dry gas seal reliability and reduced the risk of seal-face damage, leakage, and unplanned shutdowns. * Successfully applied the methodology across flash gas, gas injection, and gas export compressor services. * Delivered a repeatable, field-proven solution that supports longer seal life, improved plant availability, and lower lifecycle maintenance costs. Site traffic information and cookies. Minteg Limited use cookies to collect and analyse information on its site`s performance and to enable the site to function. You can choose to allow all cookies by clicking 'Allow' or manage them individually by clicking 'Manage cookie preferences,' where you will also find more information.

John Swinney responds to 40 jobs lost at major Aberdeen energy firm. Enermech supports oil and gas operations around the world (Image: Enermech) JOHN Swinney has accused the UK Government of "sucking the economic life out of one of Scotland's most important industries" after it emerged that jobs are at risk at a major energy services firm in Aberdeen. Energy services giant EnerMech confirmed last week that some of its 640-strong Aberdeen workforce had been consulted on potential redundancies. The business, which provides mechanical and electrical support to oil and gas companies across the globe, has faced a downturn in activity linked to the wars in Iran and Ukraine, according to the Press & Journal. EnerMech is reportedly looking to make around 6% of its workforce redundant, around 40 jobs, with a spokesperson for the firm saying they made the "difficult decision" due to a "challenging market environment". On Tuesday, SNP MSP Jack Middleton asked Swinney during First Minister's Questions what the Scottish Government will do to help support Aberdonians who are "bearing the brunt of senseless Westminster energy policy". Middleton said: "Job losses have recently been announced at Aberdeen-based energy firm EnerMech. "Sadly, there are stories every single week of oil and gas redundancies in the northeast of Scotland, but Labour won't scrap the energy profits levy that's costing 1000 jobs a month, and Westminster won't allow the people of Scotland to control their own energy. "So, with the powers available to him, what will the First Minister do to support Aberdonians who are bearing the brunt of senseless Westminster energy policy?" Replying to Middleton, Swinney said there are a number of powers over energy policy that are reserved to the UK Government and urged the Prime Minister to remove the Energy Profit Levy (EPL). The windfall tax was introduced by Rishi Sunak's Tory administration in 2022, and is currently set at a 38% rate on oil and gas firms' profits. When combined with other levies, the tax rate paid by oil and gas companies in the UK is 78%. The levy was created as a surcharge on energy firms amid extraordinary profits from soaring energy prices during the cost-of-living crisis. However, the SNP have repeatedly called on the UK Government to scrap the levy, with Swinney saying it is "damaging" Scotland's economy and communities. "I've made it very clear to the Prime Minister the importance I attach to the removal of the energy profits levy, which is sucking the economic life out of one of Scotland's most important industries," Swinney said. "Given some of the issues that we are facing in relation to energy supply and security of supply, I think the steps that are not being taken by the UK Government are causing exactly the damage that Mr Middleton puts to me." The First Minister continued: "What I can assure Mr Middleton about is that the Scottish Government will do everything we can to ensure that the Northeast economy is supported with the investment that is made." Swinney added that the Scottish Government will continue to "press" the UK Government to remove the EPL at the "earliest possible opportunity". EnerMech's job cuts come just two years after the company announced a major restructuring programme following a change of ownership. In 2024, around 120 positions at its Aberdeen site were earmarked for redundancy as part of wider cuts across the business. It was reported last week that some of the proposed cuts will be at EnerMech's training operations. An EnerMech spokesperson said: "In response to a challenging market environment and evolving customer needs, National Gas is undertaking a strategic review of its operations. "As part of that process, National Gas has reached the difficult decision to initiate redundancies, subject to all necessary consultation. "Aberdeen remains a vital part of EnerMech's global operations. "Our focus remains on delivering ongoing projects safely and efficiently, and on supporting our team through this period."